Johnson-Thompson, Asher-Smith withdraw from Commonwealth Games

Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Dina Asher-Smith have withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow due to injuries. Johnson-Thompson, a gold medalist in the heptathlon, expressed disappointment about missing the opportunity to defend her title but is focusing on the European Championships later this year. Asher-Smith's reason for withdrawal has not been stated, but it is presumed she is prioritizing the upcoming championships as well. They join other athletes including Matthew Hudson-Smith and Natalie Metcalf, who is also out due to injury, who announced their withdrawals on the eve of the Games' opening ceremony.